The Weeknd

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The Weeknd

Rich synth layers pulse beneath sparse yet evocative melodies, creating an intoxicating interplay of tension and release.

alternative R&B · contemporary R&B

Canada
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The song

“Blinding Lights”

Immediate hook and catchy melody that exemplifies The Weeknd's style, making it a strong standalone introduction.

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About The Weeknd

The Weeknd reshaped the landscape of modern pop and R&B, introducing a sound that marries atmospheric production with deeply personal narratives.
His music captures the complexity of contemporary emotions, providing a soundtrack for a generation grappling with themes of love, loss, and indulgence in both pleasure and pain.
His music captures the complexity of contemporary emotions, providing a soundtrack for a generation grappling with themes of love, loss, and indulgence in both pleasure and pain. By weaving together haunting melodies and relatable experiences, he has carved out a space that feels intimate yet universally resonant. Central to The Weeknd’s innovation is his ability to blend elements of electronic music with classic R&B sensibilities, creating expansive soundscapes that draw listeners in while maintaining an air of mystery. His use of layered vocals and immersive production allows for a sonic exploration that often feels cinematic, inviting audiences to lose themselves in the experience. This approach has not only redefined what R&B can be but has also influenced countless artists seeking to capture a similar emotional depth. Lyrically, The Weeknd often delves into the darker sides of desire and vulnerability, employing a voice that is both confessional and detached. His storytelling oscillates between stark honesty and impressionistic imagery, crafting scenes that evoke raw emotions without shying away from the complexities of human relationships. This duality creates a tension in his work that resonates powerfully with listeners navigating their own struggles.

13 studio albums· 64 total releases· 1 decade· Canada

Full discography

The Weeknd's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

64 releases • 13 albums • 1 EP • 2011–2025
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EPs ()

My Dear Melancholy, album by The Weeknd

My Dear Melancholy,

2018

Live ()

Live at SoFi Stadium album by The Weeknd

Live at SoFi Stadium

2023

Singles (50)

Grouped by decade — 2 eras.

2010s ()

Blinding Lights album by The Weeknd
Breakthrough

Blinding Lights

2019

Heartless album by The Weeknd

Heartless

2019

Lost in the Fire album by The Weeknd

Lost in the Fire

2019

Wake Up album by The Weeknd

Wake Up

2019

Power Is Power album by The Weeknd

Power Is Power

2019

Call Out My Name album by The Weeknd

Call Out My Name

2018

Die for You album by The Weeknd

Die for You

2017

Rockin' (The Weeknd song) album by The Weeknd

Rockin' (The Weeknd song)

2017

Reminder album by The Weeknd

Reminder

2017

Lust for Life album by The Weeknd

Lust for Life

2017

Party Monster album by The Weeknd

Party Monster

2016

Secrets album by The Weeknd

Secrets

2016

I Feel It Coming album by The Weeknd

I Feel It Coming

2016

False Alarm album by The Weeknd

False Alarm

2016

Starboy album by The Weeknd

Starboy

2016

Low Life album by The Weeknd

Low Life

2016

Acquainted album by The Weeknd

Acquainted

2016

Wonderful album by The Weeknd

Wonderful

2015

Might Not album by The Weeknd

Might Not

2015

In the Night album by The Weeknd

In the Night

2015

Can't Feel My Face album by The Weeknd

Can't Feel My Face

2015

The Hills album by The Weeknd

The Hills

2015

Earned It album by The Weeknd

Earned It

2014

Love Me Harder album by The Weeknd

Love Me Harder

2014

Often album by The Weeknd

Often

2014

Wanderlust album by The Weeknd

Wanderlust

2014

Elastic Heart album by The Weeknd

Elastic Heart

2013

Live For album by The Weeknd

Live For

2013

Twenty Eight album by The Weeknd

Twenty Eight

2012

Wicked Games album by The Weeknd

Wicked Games

2012

Crew Love album by The Weeknd

Crew Love

2012

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Songs to start with

If you'd rather pick a song than an album.

  1. 1

    "Professional" — from Kiss Land (2013)

    establishes the sonic palette early

  2. 2

    "Can’t Feel My Face" — from Beauty Behind the Madness (2015)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

  3. 3

    "Blinding Lights" — from The Highlights (2021)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

  4. 4

    "Dawn FM" — from Dawn FM (2022)

    establishes the sonic palette early

  5. 5

    "Wake Me Up" — from Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

  6. 6

    "Alone Again" — from After Hours (2020)

    establishes the sonic palette early

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